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They will all grow politicians; every one, quitting his business, will choose to enrich himself by his vote.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “They will all grow politicians; every one, quitting his business, will choose to enrich himself by his vote.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke observes that the pursuit of political power can distract individuals from their regular occupations.
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